What Does "Life's Legal Moments" Actually Mean?

• Date: 01 January 2023
• Author: Lesser, Gary S.
• Published date: 01 January 2023
• Author: Lesser, Gary S.

The Florida Bar recently launched a public education program called "Life's Legal Moments." What does this phrase mean? It refers specifically to important life moments when a person really needs legal representation--such as executing a will or buying or selling a home. In these pivotal life moments, "going it alone" can result in serious financial or other consequences.

Given the ever-increasing gap between the legal profession and the public, this program is one of many important initiatives The Florida Bar is working on. The increasing lack of connection between knowing you have a legal issue and the knowledge that a lawyer can help protect you and your family has been growing for decades. The good news is that there are several things Florida lawyers can do about this.

The data points are well known. A significant and increasing majority of the population no longer retain lawyers for legal matters, even for important life moments when retaining counsel can protect themselves and their families.

On the other hand, there is clear data that shows the path to follow. In a Florida Bar survey, 91% of...